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Track &
2019 Field
Manual
NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
500 Charleston, Suite #1, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
http://www.nsaahome.org
This TRACK & FIELD MANUAL has been prepared and designed to provide general information for use in the administration of NSAA
track & field competition. It will serve as a guide to the participating schools and will provide greater consistency throughout the
state. The regulations in this manual shall be considered official unless the schools are notified of a change. Changes, additions and
clarifications to the 2019 Manual are highlighted in yellow.
Please notice that all Approved Rulings and Interpretations regarding track and field are now published in this Track & Field Manual.
All coaches and athletic directors are urged to read this manual thoroughly and to save it for future reference.
Nate Neuhaus, Assistant Director, is the NSAA staff member responsible for the administration of Track and Field. He can be reached
at nneuhaus@nsaahome.org as well as 402 489 0386
NSAA MISSION STATEMENT
The public and non-public high schools of Nebraska voluntarily agreed to form the Nebraska School
Activities Association for the following purposes:
To formulate and make policies which will cultivate high ideals of citizenship, fair competition,
sportsmanship and teamwork which will complement the member schools’ curriculum
programs.
To foster uniformity of standards in interscholastic activity competition
To organize, develop, direct and regulate an interscholastic activity program which is equitable
and will protect and promote the health and physical welfare of all participants.
CHANGES, UPDATES AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE 2019
TRACK AND FIELD MANUAL ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW
2019 NFHS Rules Changes & Rationale – Page 2
2019 NFHS Editorial Changes – Page 2
2019 NFHS Points of Emphasis – Page 3
Key Dates – Page 3
Online Rules Meeting Dates – Page 7
Additional Qualifier Standards – Page 18
Games Committee Rules – Height Progression – Page 20
Field Event Locations – Page 22
State Championship Schedule – Page 24 & 25
Available Shot & Disc (State Championships) – Page 29
2019 NFHS Rules Changes & Rationale
4-3-1: Eliminates redundant language and expands definition of foundation garments.
Rationale: This change expands the current interpretation of foundation garment to include any item worn under the
uniform top and/or bottom as well as eliminate duplicate language in same rule.
4-3-2: Clarifies uniform language for relay and cross country team members.
Rationale: Slight differences in design of uniform do not negatively impact the identification of a relay or cross
country team. The expectation of this rule is that all relay and cross country team members can be clearly identified
as representing the same school.
6-6-11, 6-8-12: Records measurement in discus and javelin to the nearest lesser inch or centimeter.
Rationale: Clarifies measurements when using metric system.
6-9-4, 6-9-5: Clarifies pit measurements for long jump and triple jump.
Rationale: Ensures pit measurements are within industry standards for safety.
8-1-1 thru 3: Clarifies legal course layout.
Rationale: Clarification of course markings.
8-3-2 thru 5: Clarifies order of finish based on torso.
Rationale: Clarifies that no matter the system used, the order of finish is based on when the torso crosses the finish
line.
2019 NFHS MAJOR EDITORIAL CHANGES
6-2-20: Provides consistent language in the rules book, case book and officials manual.
Rationale: Consistency with wording in the rules books.
2019 NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES
4-6-5 Notes, 5-1-3, 8-6-1 thru 3, 5-2-3, 5-3-6, 6-5-1, 6-9-1
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2019 NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS
1 – Uniforms
2 – Wearable Technology
3 – Officials Safety and Recommendations in Vertical and Horizontal Jumps
KEY DATES
Start of Spring Practice - Week 35, Monday, February 25, 2019
First Spring Contest - Week 37, Thursday, March 14, 2019
NSAA District Entry Deadline - Not Applicable (District Host will set deadline)
District Meet (Class A & D) - Week 45, Wednesday, May 8, 2019
District Meet (Class B & C) - Week 45, Thursday, May 9, 2019
State Meet - Week 46, Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18, 2019
NSAA and NFHS Policy Statement on Steroids
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS),
strongly oppose the abuse of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing substances by high school student-
athletes. Such use violates legal, ethical and competitive equity standards, and imposes unreasonable long-term health
risks.
The NSAA and the NFHS support prohibitions by educational institutions, amateur and professional organizations and
governmental regulators on the use of anabolic steroids and other controlled substances, except as specifically
prescribed by physicians for therapeutic purposes.
NSAA Point of Emphasis on Pole Vault
A point of emphasis is to be communicated to all track and field coaches and administrators regarding the pole vault,
stressing that NFHS rules require vaulters be placed on vaulting poles for warm-up and competition that are rated at
or above the vaulter’s actual weight. This expectation results from a concern about legal liability and reports of some
vaulters in Nebraska being equipped with poles that are rated less than the vaulter’s actual weight. Coaches must sign
the pole vault verification card for all competitions, verifying the vaulter’s weight and the weight rating of the pole being
used.
The NSAA Board of Directors will reserve the option to spot check weights through weigh-ins for vaulters if there are
concerns about compliance with this rule.
Warning about the Inherent Dangers of Track and Field
Schools, coaches, student athletes and parents should be aware that track and field, like all sports, will always have
inherent dangers. Although rare, death or catastrophic injury can result from participation in this sport, and care should
be taken by all concerned to minimize such dangers through the use of appropriate equipment, proper training methods
and common sense.
The NSAA encourages student athletes in all activities, and their parents, to discuss risks and risk minimization with
coaches, school administrators and state high school association officials.
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NSAA BYLAWS GOVERNING ALL ACTIVITIES
2.11 PENALTIES
2.11.1 School Violations. For violation by a member school of any of the provisions of the Constitution, Bylaws, or rules
adopted by the Representative Assembly or approved by the member schools or the Board of Directors, the Board
of Directors or Executive Director may impose, but not be limited to, one or more of the following penalties:
2.11.1.2 Issue a private or public reprimand to the school.
2.11.1.3 Recommend that the responsible school official receive a private or public reprimand.
2.11.1.4 Enforce the forfeiture of one or more contests in team or individual sports.
2.11.1.5 Enforce the forfeiture of points scored by students in individual competition.
2.11.1.6 A student or staff member may be reprimanded, placed on probation, or suspended from participation for one or
more contests.
2.11.1.7 Recommend that the school declare the guilty student ineligible for up to ninety school days or the remainder of
the school year.
2.11.1.8 Place the school on probation for a period not to exceed one calendar year.
2.11.1.9 Suspend a school for part or all of the season of an activity.
2.11.1.10 Expel the school from Association membership for a period not to exceed one calendar year.
2.11.2 Student Violations. If a student violates any of the provisions of the Constitution, Bylaws, or Approved Rulings
during the course of an Association-sponsored district contest, playoff, or state contest, the Board of Directors or
Executive Director may suspend the student from further competition for any portion or all of the remainder of
the sub-district, district, playoff, or state contests.
2.11.3 Participant Ejections from Athletic Contests. Any participant ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct
shall be ineligible for the next athletic contest at that level of competition and all other athletic contests at any
level during the interim, in addition to the other penalties the NSAA or the school may assess.
2.11.4 Coach Ejections from Athletic Contests. Any coach ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be
ineligible to coach the next athletic contest at that level of competition and all other athletic contests at any level
during the interim, in addition to the other penalties the NSAA or the school may assess.
2.11.5 Investigation. Prior to the assessment of any penalty, the Executive Director will gather data in order to establish
intent, fault, and the effect an ineligible participant had on any interschool contest. These factors shall be weighed
in determining the severity of the penalty assessed. The Executive Director's decision may be appealed to the
Board of Directors.
2.11.6 Institution Control. If the said violation is brought to the attention of the Board of Directors as a result of self-
policing by the offending school, the Board of Directors shall issue the highest of commendations to the
administration of the school for its efforts in enforcing the Constitution.
Student/Team Membership Requirements
2.2.1 To be a participant in any NSAA activity at either the varsity or non-varsity levels of competition, an
individual must be a bona fide student of a member high school. Exempt-school or home-school students, unless
enrolled in a minimum of twenty credit hours of schoolwork, at least ten of those credit hours in the member high
school, are not eligible to represent a member school in NSAA activities, regardless of the level of participation or
competition.
3.3.7 Eligibility for District / State Competition
1. In all athletic activities, teams wishing to enter a subdistrict, district, or state contest shall have participated in a
minimum of five interschool varsity contests prior to the subdistrict, district, or state contest.
a. Exceptions to the requirements for a team that has not participated in at least five interschool varsity
contests would be considered if the team was unable to participate if weather conditions forced a
cancellation of scheduled contests. Other extenuating circumstances would be considered by the
Executive Director on a case-by-case basis.
2. In order to participate in a district or state tournament, a student is required to have been a member of the
school’s team for at least twenty school days prior to the first day of the subdistrict, district, or state
tournament.
a. Exceptions to the requirements for a student who is not a member of the school team for twenty
school days would be considered if an individual was unable to participate because of illness, injury, or
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transfer from another high school. School, team, or game suspensions, regardless of the underlying
cause, shall not be considered as exceptions to this participation rule.
3. To be eligible to participate in a sub-district, district, and/or state contest, a student shall have been a member
of a school’s team and shall have been available to participate in at least eighty percent (80%) of the school’s
scheduled interschool contests and not have missed more than twenty percent (20%) of the school’s scheduled
contests because of participating in non-high school competition.
a. Exceptions to the requirements for a student who has not been available to participate in at least 80%
of the school’s varsity interschool contests would be considered if an individual was unable to
participate because of illness, injury, transfer from another high school, or if weather conditions forced
a cancellation of scheduled contests. School, team, or game suspensions, regardless of the underlying
cause, shall not be considered as exceptions to this participation rule.
b. When determining whether a student has been available for 80% of the school’s varsity interschool
contests, one would divide the number of varsity interschool contests for which the student was
available by the school’s total number of varsity interschool contests; all decimals .1 or above would be
rounded up to the next higher whole number.
c. The term “available to participate” means that the student was a bona fide member of the team,
eligible to participate for the school at some level of competition in the sport, not suspended from
participation in activities for violation of school, team, or NSAA rules, and not involved in outside
participation activities (exception: Olympic Development Program or national team activities as
approved by the NSAA.)
4. For situations pertaining to eligibility to participate in district or state contests that are not specifically addressed
by these guidelines, the Executive Director shall have the authority to waive membership and participation
requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Approved Rulings and Interpretations for 3.11.1 – 3.11.12
During a sports season, a school shall not permit a student who is not a member of the high school’s team, an
adult, a college student, or alumni to participate in any practice session, drill, scrimmage, or game in which a
school team is involved (e.g., boys’ soccer team member cannot participate with girls’ soccer team members, etc.).
This does not prevent a coach from being involved for the primary purpose of teaching or demonstrating a skill,
method, or technique.
3.5 PARTICIPATION ON NON-HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS AND IN NON-HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION
3.5.1 Any student who participates in any athletic contest other than as a representative of his/her high school during
the season of the sport involved becomes ineligible to represent his/her school in that sport for one or more
contests or the remainder of the season.
3.5.2 Individual Instruction. During a season of a sport, a student is permitted to take individual instruction from a
person other than the high school coach at times other than scheduled high school practice sessions, but such
instructions shall not interfere with, nor be substituted for the high school coaching, practice sessions, or contest.
Approved Rulings and Interpretations for 3.5.2
3.5.2 During a season of a sport, a student is permitted to take individual instruction from a person other than the high
school coach. Group instruction, practices with outside teams, and tryouts for outside teams other than as a part
of a college or university recruiting visit, however, are not permitted.
PROTESTS
3.12.4 Protests.
3.12.4.1 Protests based upon the eligibility of players will be considered by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
3.12.4.2 Protests based upon play situations and situations which involve judgment on the part of game officials will not be
considered.
NSAA Policy on Anonymous Calls and Communications
The Nebraska School Activities Association expects individuals with complaints and reports regarding member schools to duly
identify themselves. Anonymous letters, electronic mail, and phone calls directed to the NSAA shall be forwarded by the NSAA
Executive Director to the school administrator of the school in question, with no further action being taken by NSAA unless a
violation is subsequently reported by the member school.
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NSAA Sportsmanship Guidelines and Ejections
1. Enforcement of the “sit-out rule” for ejections from high school contests for unsportsmanlike conduct is a
responsibility of the member school. Failure to properly enforce this rule could result in other sanctions by
the NSAA.
2. Administrators will be expected to promptly file a report with the NSAA whenever a participant or coach
from their school has been ejected from any high school contest. Such filing must be done online under the
AD login section of the NSAA webpage.
3. A participant or coach ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be ineligible for the next
athletic contest at that level of competition and any other athletic contest at any level during the interim.
4. Enforcement of the “sit-out rule” is expected to begin immediately, regardless whether it is regular-season or
tournament play.
5. Any participant ejected a second time during a season from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be
ineligible for the next two contests at that level of competition and all other athletic contests at any level
during the interim, in addition to other penalties the NSAA or school may assess.
6. Any participant ejected a third time during a season from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be
ineligible for the next three contests at that level of competition and all other athletic contests at any level
during the interim, in addition to other penalties the NSAA or school may assess.
7. During the time of their “sit-out” suspension, athletes who are ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct may not
suit up or participate, but it is the school’s discretion whether such athlete is able to travel with the team or
sit on the team bench.
8. Coaches who are ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct may not coach in any contest or be present at the
contest site during the time of their “sit-out” suspension. Coaches who are ejected will also be required to
successfully complete the NFHS online course “TEACHING AND MODELING BEHAVIOR” within 10 days of the
ejection. Failure to successfully complete the course will result in a suspension from coaching for the
remainder of the season. In those situations in which the ejection of the coach occurs near the end of the
season or during the NSAA end-of-season play, the coach will be required to successfully complete the NFHS
Sportsmanship online course before being able to coach the following season or year.
9. Coaches who are ejected a second time in a season will be required to sit-out the next two contests at that
level, plus all other contests at other levels during the interim. Coaches may not be present at the contest
site during the time of their “sit-out” suspension. Any coach ejected a second time will also be required to
successfully complete the NFHS online course “FUNDAMENTALS OF COACHING” within 10 days of the
ejection. Failure to successfully complete the course will result in a suspension from coaching for the
remainder of the season. In those situations in which the ejection of the coach occurs near the end of the
season or during the NSAA end-of-season play, the coach will be required to successfully complete the NFHS
Fundamentals of Coaching online course before being able to coach the following season or year.
10. If the ejection takes place in the final game of the season, the suspension will carry over to the following
season of the same sport.
11. When schools have students or coaches with multiple ejections, the school shall submit to the NSAA a
written management plan on how they plan to remediate the problem.
12. Officials will be expected to file with the NSAA an ejection report for any ejection of a player or coach from a
contest online. Any unusual situation that occurs prior to, during, or after a contest should also be reported.
13. Prompt reporting to the NSAA office by the official is necessary. Officials are asked to submit their electronic
report or call the NSAA office by the day following the ejection.
14. Officials are asked to be specific in listing the reason(s) for an ejection.
15. Affiliated officials (officials registered from contiguous states) will also be required to perform this reporting
function.
16. There is no appeal process for ejections for unsportsmanlike conduct.
17. The Executive Director shall reserve the right to consider the length of suspensions when some levels of
competition are scheduled on an irregular basis (e.g., three weeks between regularly scheduled non-varsity
contests).
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RULES MEETINGS
The NSAA presents rules meetings in order to inform and educate coaches, officials, and judges about NFHS playing rules and rules
changes, NSAA guidelines and approved rulings, and to discuss health and safety issues related to activities participation.
Approved Rulings and Interpertations for 2.12
All head coaches are required to attend an NSAA Rules Meeting or complete an NSAA Rules Meeting online annually.
Failure to do so will result in possible late fees and suspension penalties.
Online rules meetings are initially offered at no cost to coaches or officials, followed by a period with a $25 “Late”
Fee, followed by a period with a $50 “Delinquent” Fee. The following sanctions and fees are applicable to those
coaches who fail to complete the rules meeting by the expiration of the “Delinquent” Fee period.
Absence from the required rules meeting OR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE RULES MEETING by March 5th
will result in the following sanctions:
First Offense in Three-Year Period
The head coach will be suspended from coaching in any competition in that activity until
(1) The head coach COMPLETES THE NSAA’S ONLINE RULES MEETING OFFERED AT THE LATE FEE of $100; and
(2) The head coach successfully completes the open book test for officials/judges of that activity (70% or higher); and the
school’s administration verifies that the coach has read all the supporting NSAA, National Federation, and safety
information.
During this regular season suspension period, the head coach may continue to coach the team at practices.
Second and Subsequent Offenses in Three-Year Period
The head coach will be suspended from coaching in all NSAA end-of-season play (subdistricts, districts, playoffs, and state
competition).
(1) The head coach COMPLETES THE NSAA’S ONLINE RULES MEETING OFFERED AT THE LATE FEE of $200; and
(2) The head coach successfully completes the open book test for officials/judges of that activity (70% or higher); and the
school’s administration verifies that the coach has read all the supporting NSAA, National Federation, and safety
information.
During this regular season suspension period, the head coach may continue to coach the team at practices.
Online Track & Field Rules Meetings
February 8 to February 23 No charge
February 24 to March 2 “Late” Fee of $25
March 3 to March 5 “Delinquent” Fee of $50
NSAA BYLAWS
3.11.10 TRACK
3.11.10.1 Boys and Girls Track and Field shall be conducted during the spring sports season.
3.11.10.2 The track and field season shall begin the first day of practice as permitted by NSAA rules and shall end with the
state meet.
3.11.10.3 National Federation track and field rules shall govern the track and field athletics of this Association except that
the order and number of events shall be determined by the Executive Director.
3.11.10.4 Participation in interschool track and field competition by any school student shall be limited to a total of nine
meets involving four or more teams. This would not include district or state competition.
The nine meet total includes Varsity and Sub-Varsity contests. Not nine of each.
Athletes are limited to one meet per day.
“Champion Invitationals,” “Best of,” and “Special Select” meets count as a meet and as a part of the
individual student’s nine meet limit.
The penalty for exceeding contest limitations by a school or an individual shall be the exclusion from competition in the district
and/or state competition. Exhibition or unattached participation in interschool high school competition in attempt to circumvent
the game, match or meet limitation shall not be permitted.
7NSAA APPROVED RULINGS
1. An individual shall be disqualified from further competition during the district or state meet if the athlete is scratched from
an individual track or field event after the official scratch-and-add deadline.
a. For the state meet, this is any time after an individual has qualified for the state meet in an individual event.
b. Any exceptions to this Approved Ruling must be approved by the NSAA in advance.
2. The use of smokeless tobacco by competitors is prohibited. Violation will result in disqualification from the event.
Contestants officially become competitors when they report to the clerk of course or field event judge for an event in which
they are entered.
3. Each district meet shall use a camera or video recorder to assist the finish judge or the referee if there is a disagreement
among pickers. This is an aide to the judge or referee and is not the final decision. At all district track and field meets, in
case of inclement weather or equipment failure, the Head Finish Judge shall determine if video is to be used.
4. Adds and Scratches: The addition of a participant in any event will be permitted in cases where the participant is already
entered on the District roster and providing no additional heat is required.
5. If during a track and field meet, an event(s) is a part of the order of events and individuals participate in the event, the
event(s) must be scored and points must be counted toward the team totals.
6. All scheduled and postponed regular season varsity contests must be played prior to the start of District or State
Competition. Once District or State Competition begins, no regular varsity contests shall be permitted.
7. Height progression. The pole vault and high jump will be advanced 6 inches and 2 inches, respectively, until seven
competitors or less are left in the competition. They will then progress at 4-inch and 1-inch intervals, except at all district
meets the state qualifying mark will be inserted into the progression. For example, if the state meet automatic qualifying
mark in the girls pole vault is 9’8” and there are seven or fewer competitors left in the competition at 9’6”, the progression
will be 9’6”, 9’8”[automatic qualifying mark], 9’10”, 10’2”, 10’6”, and so on.
8. State Track and Field Meet. The Association will provide a team trophy to the winner and runner-up of each class. Medals
will be provided for the eight place winners in each event. The State meet will be scored on an eight-place basis: Places to
count 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Approved Rulings and Interpretations for 3.12.2
Schools are expected to utilize track starters that are registered with the Association for all varsity level meets.
NSAA ATHLETIC BYLAWS
3.1.1.2 The division of sports seasons shall be as follows: No school shall register more than one varsity team per sport and no student
shall participate simultaneously in more than one sport per season.
3.2.3 Organized Practice. No organized practice in any sport shall be held during the “school year, out of season” period.
An organized practice shall be defined as:
Track and Field. An organized practice shall mean more than three students under direct supervision of a sponsor. If more
than one group is practicing at the same time, it shall be called an organized practice.
3.6 ALL STAR COMPETITION
3.6.1 No member school shall permit its students to neither compete in any all-star contest nor be a member of any all-star team.
No athletic team from any member school shall compete against any all-star team. A student violating this rule shall be
declared ineligible for all interscholastic competition for a period of one year from the date of last offense.
3.6.2 A member school, a conference of member schools, or a league of member schools shall not conduct or promote all-star
contests during the school year. A member school may petition the Executive Director for a waiver of the all-star rule for
individuals provided the school season for the sport has been completed and the student has completed his/her eligibility in
that sport.
3.6.3 A member school, a conference of member schools, or a league of member schools may sponsor All-Star competition which
8involves graduated seniors. Member schools may permit the use of their facilities, equipment, and provide uniforms for
such competition.
3.6.4 The term "all-star" is defined as a player or players chosen on the basis of their individual accomplishments or reputation
gained while competing in interschool competition. YMCA, YWCA, AAU, USVBA, etc. teams which are organized between
sports seasons by individuals or clubs, or individuals selected through a designated try-out session shall not be considered
as all-star competition.
3.3.8 Out-of-State Contests:
3.3.8.1 a. Students participating in interscholastic contests, whether held in or out of the state, must qualify for
participation under the rules and regulations of his/her respective state association.
b. Members of the NSAA may compete with schools outside the state, provided the out-of-state school is a
member in good standing in its own state association.
c. Refer to Section 1.8.5 for procedure to follow when competing in interstate competition.
Summer Activities
Approved Rulings and Interpretations for 3.2.7
Applicable to Coaches During the Summer
The “school year, out-of-season” period begins on the date of the official start of fall activities. Summer activities are
regulated between the Tuesday following Memorial Day and July 31. Between the end of the summer activities period and
the start of the school year, out-of-season period (August 1 through the official start of fall practices), the following shall
apply:
(1) The organized practice rule shall be in effect
(2) Conditioning programs may be held
(3) Attendance at commercial camps and clinics is permissible, but the organized practice rules shall be in effect for
such camps and clinics
(4) No school-sponsored clinics or camps may be held.
NSAA Catastrophic Insurance does not cover coaches/students/schools during the summer activities period.
3.2.7.1 Allowable Summer Activities: During the summer a member school may organize the following:
3.2.7.2 Summertime School-Sponsored Camps/Clinics: A school may organize a camp or clinic in any sport from the Tuesday
following Memorial Day through July 31. The camp shall be limited to no more than ten days over a period of 21
consecutive calendar days starting with the first date of the camp/clinic.
a. Summertime school-sponsored camps/clinics include planned physical activities that are instructional and
competitive in nature where actual games can be played or simulated by camp attendees.
b. Summertime school-sponsored camps/clinics shall be voluntary and open to all interested students from
grades 9-12.
c. The use of school facilities and equipment is permitted in accordance with local school board policy.
Unattached Participation
The following guidelines should be followed in allowing out-of-season participation by students in meets or events which are not
sanctioned or sponsored by the Nebraska School Activities Association and its member schools.
a. Contestants shall not use any school uniform or be identified with the school.
b. Contestants shall not use school equipment.
c. The school shall provide no resources for the participants, or release coaches on school time to transport participants to
or from the event, or to coach out-of season athletic events.
NFHS and NSAA Rules
2019 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Track and Field Rules and Nebraska School Activities Association
(NSAA) rules and regulations shall govern all track and field competitions.
NFHS Shot Put and Discus Throwing Sectors
The 34.92 throwing sector shall be used for all shot put and discus events.
9DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD MEETS
Admission Prices
Admission prices for all NSAA District Track and Field Meets shall be $4.00 for students and $5.00 for adults per session.
1. A District Track and Field Meet ticket may be sold at the following prices:
Single Session - Students $4.00, Adults $5.00
Using the single session admissions as a base,
Meet Directors may establish prices for a District
Meet ticket or multi-session ticket depending on
their time schedule.
2. RECEIPTS: As the host of the NSAA District Track & Field Meet, you will receive the entry fees from the teams entered:
Class A--$25.00, B--$25.00, C--$20.00, D--$20.00 per boys’ team and per girls’ team. It will be your responsibility to hire
the starter(s) and referee.
a) Officials Fees (Per Starter):
Starter Fee - $240.00 (maximum allowable per starter)
Starter Mileage (One-way miles X $1.00 per starter)
Referee Fee - $120.00 non-NSAA Registered (maximum allowable)--$200.00 NSAA Registered (maximum
allowable)
Referee Mileage (One-way miles X $1.00)
b) Catastrophic insurance deduction, ten percent of gross receipts.
c) Distribution of Receipts
25% to NSAA of Balance.
75% to Host School of Balance.
Each school may be assessed a proportional part of the expenses.
These expenses may not be listed as tournament expenses.
If there is a track rental from an outside school and/or rental of an Automatic Timing device from an outside entity, you
should notify participating schools of a possible surcharge prior to the meet.
d) The financial report should be completed immediately following the close of the championship; that financial report
will be provided in an electronic format for subdistrict and district directors.
District and State Track and Field Meet Regulations
Classification of schools for district and state meet competition shall be based on total boy-girl enrollment, grades 9-11, with the
enrollment of unisex schools doubled.
1. District qualifying meets shall be held in all classes to determine the qualifiers for the state meet.
2. Dates: District meets will be held during Week 45.
a. Class A and Class D will be held Wednesday, May 9.
b. Class B and Class C will be held Thursday, May 10.
3. All District host sites (A, B, C, D) shall use fully automatic timing (FAT) systems for district competition.
Handicap Accessibility
Facilities must provide reasonable accommodations for special needs.
10Classification
Boys and girls track and field is divided into four classes for competition as follows:
1. Based on combined boy and girl enrollment, grades 9-11, with the enrollment of unisex schools doubled.
2. The 32 largest schools shall be Class A. (32-boys, 32-girls)
3. The next 60 largest schools shall be Class B. (60 boys, 60 girls)
4. The next 88 largest schools shall be Class C. (88 boys, 88 girls)
5. The remaining schools are placed in Class D.
Note: Breaking ties when the three year average is the same:
If schools are tied in enrollment for the last position or positions of a class, the following tie-breaker will be applied:
a. The first tie-breaker will be a three-year average of enrollment which includes the year on which the current year’s
classification is based and the two previous years. The higher three-year average will be in the larger class.
b. If the tie still exists, then the school with the higher immediate previous year’s enrollment will be placed in the
larger class.
c. If a tie still exists, it will be decided by a coin flip in the NSAA office.
District Assignments
1. Class A has four districts. Class B has six districts. Class C has nine districts. Class D has nine districts.
2. If a school decides not to compete after district assignments are made, no change will be made in district assignments. If
two or more schools decide not to compete, or two or more schools close, consolidate, or enter into a cooperative
agreement, the districts may be adjusted to restore a near equal number of schools or to take advantage of a reduction in
travel distance.
3. If a school(s) decides to participate in an activity after district assignments are completed, the school(s) will be assigned to a
district with the fewest number of schools unless the travel distance is too great. If the travel distance is too great, the
school(s) will be assigned to the nearest district.
4. Class A (32 Schools) (4 Districts - 8 schools in each district)
a. Class A schools are the 32 largest schools registered for track and field and they were assigned to four districts.
b. Class A is divided equally and assigned to four districts using a left to right method based on enrollment. The method
of counting the number of schools registered for Class A was determined by counting the 32 largest schools for Class A
girls and the 32 largest schools for Class A boys.
c. Single gendered schools will be paired together when needed.
5. Class B (60 Schools) (6 Districts - 10 schools in each district)
a. Class B schools are the next 60 largest girls and 60 largest boys schools.
b. Schools are assigned to a district according to the school’s geographical location. Available sites and facilities are also
considered.
c. Beginning with the school located the farthest west; schools to the east are added until the pre-determined number of
schools which are to compose a district is reached. Schools located to the north and south may be selected if total
travel distance to a meet site can be decreased. This sequence continues until all schools are assigned to districts.
d. Single gendered schools will be paired together when needed.
6. Class C (88 Schools) (9 Districts – 7 districts of 10 schools & 2 districts of 9 schools)
a. Schools are assigned to a district according to the school’s geographical location. Available sites and facilities are also
considered.
b. Beginning with the school located the farthest west; schools to the east are added until the predetermined number of
schools which are to compose a district is reached. Schools located to the north and south may be selected if total
travel distance to a meet site can be decreased. This sequence continues until all schools are assigned to districts.
7. Class D (102) (9 Districts – 6 districts of 11 schools & 3 districts of 12 schools)
a. Schools are assigned to a district according to the school’s geographical location. Available sites and facilities are
also considered.
b. Beginning with the school located the farthest west; schools to the east are added until the predetermined
number of schools which are to compose a district is reached. Schools located to the north and south may be
selected if total travel distance to a meet site can be decreased. This sequence continues until all schools are
assigned to districts
11District Information
All district track & field meets shall be conducted by 2019 National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) Track and
Field Rules and Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) rules and regulations.
1. Adds and Scratches: The addition of a participant in any event will be permitted in cases where the participant is already
entered on the District eligibility list and providing no additional heat is required.
2. Awards. Medals and plaques will be shipped directly from Awards Unlimited. The plaques and medals should be examined
for possible damage or shortage as soon as they are received.
In case of a tie for the team championship, a duplicate plaque will be ordered, and the runner-up plaque should be
returned to the NSAA office. If there is a tie for the runner-up place, a duplicate plaque will be ordered. This does not
apply to individual events.
3. Disqualification Report. The link for the NFHS Track Violation Report Form is located under the “Regular Season” header of
the Track and Field page on the NSAA website.
4. Distance Races. In the distance races, if the participants are required to stay in lanes or alleys around the curve and then
cut for the pole, they should be allowed to cut for the pole at a marked spot just as they finish the curve.
5. Places to be Reported. Meet directors are required to submit district results to the NSAA. Places to be reported for each
event are indicated on the district result entry from via your AD Login page. Any participant that equals or exceeds the
automatic qualifying height or distance in the field events, as listed in this Manual, should be included with the report.
6. Qualifying from Prelims to Finals:
All Classes (Fully Automatic Timing)
When running two heats, the first and second place runners and the next four fastest times will qualify for the
finals.
When running three heats, the first place runner and the next five fastest times will qualify for the finals.
When running four heats, the first place runner and the next four fastest times will qualify for the finals.
If you have more than four heats you must run semifinal qualifying heats.
District Entries and District Roster Form
***If the district host uses an online entry form and requires each school to submit entries
via the web, schools are not required to submit district entries via the NSAA Website.***
1. Regulations: Entry regulations shall be the same as for regular season track and field meets.
The NSAA District Track and Field Entry and the District Roster form are accessed and submitted on-line. Go to the
NSAA web site (www.nsaahome.org) and click on “School Login.” Enter your pass code, go to Select an Activity, and
select Track & Field from the drop down menu. Select your school name next to Boys Track Entry Forms and Girls Track
Entry forms. You can e-mail these to the District Director by clicking on email/printer friendly version. You may make
changes to this form up until the due date. After that, you will need to contact the NSAA. On or before the entry
deadline, e-mail your entry and mail your entry fee to the director of your district meet.
An individual may be entered in only FOUR EVENTS to include relays and all individual events.
If a competitor scratches from an individual event after the meet begins, the competitor shall be disqualified from
further competition.
2. Dates: Submitting entries to the NSAA is necessary only if the district host requires it.
3. Entry Fees: The entire amount of the entry fee is to be sent to the director of your meet. It will be applied to the cost of
conducting the meet. The following amounts per team (boys' team and girls' team) have been set as the entry fee for
schools in each class regardless of the number of competitors entered: Class A--$25.00; Class B--$25.00; Class C--$20.00;
Class D--$20.00.
4. Submitting Times: In order to assist the district host in arranging the program, be sure to give the best time of record from
the current year as requested on the entry blank. The time or distance submitted must have been made during interschool
competition. Times must be the result of an actual distance race, which means that relay splits shall not be used. It is
recommended that the results be from a major meet.
12 If changes are to be made in the time or distances because of improved performances in
competition made after the district entry was submitted, these changes must be in
possession of the host of your district meet prior to the making of heat and lane assignments.
The addition of a participant in any event will be permitted in cases where the participant is
already entered on the District roster and providing no additional heat is required.
The district host is responsible for establishing the entry process and deadlines for submitting
district entries. The district host will provide these expectations to participating schools in
the pre-meet information.
District Entry procedure:
o Initial entries submitted (Deadline to be set by district host).
o District host provides participation report to schools for confirmation.
o District hosts should allow a final scratch and add / replace opportunity on the day of
the meet. (Deadline to be set by district host).
Equipment
It is recommended that meet directors furnish official standard equipment for the shot and discus wherever
possible. If these implements are provided for the meet, all contestants in these events are required to use the
implements furnished. In case it is not feasible to furnish these implements, provision should be made for weighing
in and checking the specification of shots and discuses before their use in the meet is permitted.
Field Events
1. The field events should start at least one hour before the track events and run through to completion.
a. Where two meets are being held at the same location, it shall be the duty of the meet director to determine the order
by classes.
b. Field events competition shall be conducted according to Rule 6 of the NFHS Track and Field Rules Book.
2. Shot Put and Discus: Athletes will be placed in flights, with the best competitors in the last flight. (Flights will have the best
performance listed first.) Competitors will each take two consecutive throws. After everyone in the flight has completed
the two consecutive throws, each competitor will get one additional throw. Eight individuals shall qualify for the finals.
a. In the finals of these events, competition shall be in the reverse order of performance, in single rotation, so that the
best qualifier will compete last.
b. The head judge may change the order of competition in prelims or finals to accommodate those who may be excused
to participate in other events. Any reasonable request for a change in order should be granted. The judge may choose
to permit a competitor to take his/her preliminary trials in succession.
3. Long Jump and Triple Jump: Athletes will be placed in flights with the best competitors in the last flight. Flights will have
the best performance listed first.
Each competitor will take one jump at a time until everyone in that flight has completed his/her three preliminary jumps.
Eight individuals shall qualify for the finals.
a. In the finals of these events, competition shall be in the reverse order of performance, in single rotation, so that the
best qualifier will compete last.
b. The head judge may change the order of competition in prelims or finals to accommodate those who may be excused
to participate in other events. Any reasonable request for a change in order should be granted. The judge may choose
to permit a competitor to take his/her preliminary trials in succession.
4. Pole Vault and High Jump: Starting heights should be determined from district entries. Continuing flights of five will be
used in the high jump and pole vault, with the best competitors jumping last.
a. Height progression. The pole vault and high jump will be advanced 6 inches and 2 inches, respectively, until seven
competitors or less are left in the competition. They will then progress at 4- and 1-inch intervals, except at all district
meets the state qualifying mark will be inserted into the progression. For example, if the state meet automatic
qualifying mark in the girls pole vault is 9’8” and there are seven or fewer competitors left in the competition at 9’6”,
the progression will be 9’6”, 9’8”[automatic qualifying mark], 9’10”, 10’2”, 10’6”, and so on.
b. Rule 6-5-5. Prior to warm-up, the field referee or head field judge shall inspect each pole to be used in the competition
to verify that the poles are legal equipment, per Rule 3-10-1. This includes checking the placement of a top hand-hold
band, numerical pole ratings a minimum of ¾ inches in a contrasting color located within or above the top hand-hold
13band, and the proper binding of adhesive tape of uniform thickness when used. The binding shall not be on or above
the top hand hold band.
c. The coach shall verify the vaulter will use a pole rated at or above the vaulter's weight and that legal poles have been
provided for that competitor. This verification will be done by signing the "Event Entry Card."
5. Rule 2 Section 2 of the NFHS Track and Field Rules Book will be followed in determining the scoring of ties.
6. Rule 6 Section 3 of the NFHS Track and Field Rules Book will be used for breaking ties.
Meet Director's Authority
1. Authority: The director of the meet is granted full authority for the conduct and management of the meet and is
responsible for carrying out the rules and regulations.
2. The meet director and/or his/her designee shall be responsible for handling unsporting conduct by a spectator(s) and other
matters outside the competition rules.
3. Emergency Postponement: Inclement weather and/or poor track and field conditions may force the postponement of a
district track and field meet. The meet director (WITH PERMISSION FROM THE NSAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) has the sole
authority for the postponement and rescheduling of such meet.
a. In determining whether to postpone or to hold the meet as scheduled, the director should consider the following
factors:
1) the weather and road conditions at the site of the meet
2) existing weather and road conditions at the locations of the schools which are to compete that day
3) road conditions between the meet site and the competing schools
4) by contacting the weather bureau, attempt to determine what the weather conditions will be immediately prior to,
during, and following the meet.
b. If, after considering the various factors, the meet director determines that competition is to go on as scheduled, all
schools are to be notified early enough to allow each team sufficient time to travel to the meet site. Once the decision
has been made to hold the event as scheduled, and any team has begun to travel, the meet shall be held.
c. If the meet director feels a postponement is necessary, he/she must receive permission from the NSAA
Executive Director before postponing the day's activities. Once the meet has been postponed, the
director shall be responsible for setting the new time, date, and site, if necessary, for the continuation of
the meet. The previously agreed upon schedule may have to be changed in order to complete the meet
by the required dates.
d. Neither meet receipts nor funds from the NSAA are to be used to reimburse any school for additional expenses
incurred because of a postponed meet.
Media – Student Media, Media Credentials, & Broadcasting
All media operations (admission, access and accommodations) for Regular Season contests are at the Host School
discretion.
The NSAA Media Manual outlines policies for Media Credentials, Student Media, Broadcasting Policies and other
specifics surrounding NSAA post-season contests.
Post-season contests include: Districts, Sub-Districts, Playoffs and State Championships.
The Media Manual is posted on the NSAA website’s Media Page. http://nsaahome.org/media-info/
14Officials
1. Each district shall have a minimum of the following designated officials: Meet Director, Referee, and Starter.
2. Other officials needed for the conduct of a large meet include:
Assistant Starter Head Field Judge Meet Announcer
Clerk of Course Head Finish Judge Scorer
Finish Line Recorder Head Umpire & at Wind Gauge Operator
least four assistants
Order of Running Events
All districts shall use this order of running events, with the girls' events being run first.
All preliminaries except 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, 1600 meter run, 3200 meter run and all relays.
Starting time may be set by the meet director, providing the schools are so notified.
Scoring
All district meets will be scored on a six-place basis; places to count 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 1.
District Track & Field Schedule
(Recommended Schedule of Events for a 1:00 pm start)
Field Events:
1:00 pm girls’ pole vault, boys’ high jump, boys’ long jump, girls’ triple jump, boys’ discus, girls’ shot put
2:30 pm boys’ pole vault, girls’ high jump, girls’ long jump, boys’ triple jump, girls’ discus, boys’ shot put
Running Events:
2:00 pm 3200 meters relay (finals) 5:00 pm 100 girls high hurdles
2:30 pm 100 girls high hurdles 5:15 pm 110 boys high hurdles
2:45 pm 110 boys high hurdles 5:25 pm 100 meters
3:00 pm 100 meters 5:40 pm 800 meters run
3:20 pm 400 meters (finals) 6:00 pm 300 hurdles
3:40 pm 3200 meters run (finals) 6:25 pm 200 meters
4:10 pm 200 meters 6:35 pm 1600 meters run
6:55 pm 400 meters relay
***Break*** 7:10 pm 1600 meters relay
Please note that race times are approximate. We will not begin an event more than 15 minutes ahead of schedule unless weather
conditions dictate otherwise.
Plaques and Medals
1. A plaque is provided by the NSAA for the team champion and runner-up.
2. Medals are provided for the first six places in individual events and for each member of the first six relay teams.
15Qualifying for the NSAA State Track and Field Meet
1. Class A. There will be four Class A district meets.
a. The winners of the first FOUR places in each individual running event will qualify for the state meet, plus the
next 8 fastest times of the non-qualifiers, regardless of place in a finals event. There shall be a maximum of
24 qualifiers. If there is a tie for the last qualifying spot, none of those tied shall qualify.
b. The winners of first, second and third places in the relay events qualify for the state meet, plus the next 4
fastest times of the non-qualifiers, regardless of place in a finals event, with a maximum of 16 relay teams
qualifying. If there is a tie for the last qualifying spot, none of those tied shall qualify.
c. In field events, the first four places shall qualify for the state meet.
d. Athletes placing first, second, third or fourth must have cleared 9' 6” or higher to qualify in the boys’ pole
vault and 6’ 6” or higher in the girls’ pole vault.
e. Regardless of place would mean that in RELAY events at district meets, any relay team who finished 4th -7th
place in their district meet could qualify for the state track meet if their time was one of the four fastest
times of non-qualifiers from all districts submitted. It would not matter what place in their respective
district they finished, but that the time was one of the four fastest of the non-qualifiers.
f. Regardless of place would mean in the individual running events with preliminaries and finals, the next 8
fastest times of the non-qualifiers may come from “finals” competition only. This means in the events with
preliminaries and finals, 5th-8th place could qualify for the state track meet if their district finals time was one
of the next 8 fastest time of the non-qualifiers from all districts submitted. In the individual running events
that are run as “finals only”, 5th-12th place could qualify for the state track meet if their district finals time
was one of the next 8 fastest times of the non-qualifiers from all districts submitted.
g. In the event the FAT timing system would fail in any district in any running event, any individual running
event would qualify the top 6 places and any relay event would qualify the top 4 places. This would pertain
only to those events where the FAT failed. In the event of a tie for the last qualifying spot, none of those
tied shall qualify in that event.
2. Class B. There will be six Class B district meets.
a. The winners of the first three places in each individual running event will qualify for the state meet, plus the
next 6 fastest times of the non-qualifiers, regardless of place. There shall be a maximum of 24 qualifiers. If
there is a tie for the last qualifying spot, none of those tied shall qualify.
b. In the field events, the first three places shall qualify for the state meet.
c. The winners of first and second places in the relay events qualify for the state meet, plus the four fastest
times of the non-qualifiers regardless of place, with a maximum of 16 relay teams qualifying. If there is a tie
for the last qualifying spot, none of those tied shall qualify.
d. Athletes placing first, second, or third must have cleared 9' 6” or higher to qualify in the boys’ pole vault,
and 6’ 6” or higher in the girls’ pole vault.
e. Regardless of place is to mean that in relay events, any team who finished 3rd – 6th in their respective district
meet could qualify for the state track meet if their time is one of the four fastest times of the non-qualifiers
from all districts submitted. It would not matter what place in their respective district they finished, but that
the time was one of the four fastest of the non-qualifiers.
f. Regardless of place would mean in the individual running events with preliminaries and finals, the next 6
fastest times of the non-qualifiers may come from “finals” competition only. This means in the events with
preliminaries and finals, 4th-8th place could qualify for the state track meet if their district finals time was one
of the next 6 fastest time of the non-qualifiers from all districts submitted. In the individual running events
that are run as “finals only”, 4th-9th place could qualify for the state track meet if their district finals time was
one of the next 6 fastest times of the non-qualifiers from all districts submitted. It would not matter what
place in their respective district they finished, but that the time was one of the four fastest of the non-
qualifiers.
163. Class C. There will be NINE Class C district meets.
The winners of the first two places and the NEXT SIX FASTEST TIMES REGARDLESS OF PLACE in each
individual running event will qualify for the state meet. There shall be a maximum of 24 qualifiers. If there
is a tie for the last qualifying spot, none of those tied shall qualify.
In the field events the first two places shall qualify for the state meet.
The winners of first place in the relay events qualify for the state meet, plus the SEVEN fastest times of the
non-qualifiers regardless of place, with a maximum of 16 relay teams qualifying. If there is a tie for the last
qualifying spot, none of those tied shall qualify.
Athletes placing first or second must have cleared 9’6” or higher to qualify in the boys’ pole vault and 6’6” or
higher in the girls’ pole vault.
Regardless of place is to mean that any competitor in an individual running event who finishes 3 rd
through 8th in their respective district meet could qualify for the state meet if their time is one of
the six fastest times of the non-qualifiers from all districts submitted.
Regardless of place is to mean that any relay team who finishes 2nd through 8th in their respective
district meet could qualify for the state meet if their time is one of the seven fastest times of the
non-qualifiers from all districts submitted.
4. Class D. There will be NINE Class D district meets.
The winners of the first two places and the NEXT SIX FASTEST TIMES REGARDLESS OF PLACE in each
individual running event will qualify for the state meet. There shall be a maximum of 24 qualifiers. If there
is a tie for the last qualifying spot, none of those tied shall qualify.
In the field events the first two places shall qualify for the state meet.
The winners of first place in the relay events qualify for the state meet, plus the SEVEN fastest times of the
non-qualifiers regardless of place, with a maximum of 16 relay teams qualifying. If there is a tie for the last
qualifying spot, none of those tied shall qualify.
Athletes placing first or second must have cleared 9’6” or higher to qualify in the boys’ pole vault and 6’6” or
higher in the girls’ pole vault.
Regardless of place is to mean that any competitor in an individual running event who finishes 3rd
through 8th in their respective district meet could qualify for the state meet if their time is one of
the six fastest times of the non-qualifiers from all districts submitted.
Regardless of place is to mean that any relay team who finishes 2nd through 8th in their respective
district meet could qualify for the state meet if their time is one of the seven fastest times of the
non-qualifiers from all districts submitted.
5. Ties. Individuals tied for the district’s last state qualifying spot in races of 200 meters or less must compete for
that qualifying spot in a run-off. Only the winner of the run-off will qualify for the state meet. In all other
individual events those individuals tied in the district meet or in time comparisons for the state meet will not
qualify unless the tied individuals ran in the same race, and one was picked ahead of the other.
a. In the field events, those tied for the last qualifying spot shall qualify if places cannot be determined by using
the tie breaker rule for field events.
b. Relay teams tied for the fastest time will not qualify for the state meet.
c. Ties in time comparisons for the relay qualifiers will be broken by giving preference to the team(s) with the
highest place in head to head competition. If the tie for qualifying still exists, those teams tied will not
qualify.
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